Day: August 5, 2025

The first-quarter earnings season continues to stir market sentiment, with notable movements in mid-cap and small-cap counters. On August 5, 2025, shares of Godfrey Phillips India surged 10 percent to a record high, while Oswal Pumps posted modest gains and Crizac slipped despite a year-on-year profit rise.

Godfrey Phillips India: Strong Q1 and Bonus Issue Fuel Rally

Tobacco major Godfrey Phillips India reported a 64 percent YoY jump in net profit to ₹365 crore for Q1 FY26, up from ₹223 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue rose 34 percent to ₹1,807 crore.

Key highlights:

• EBITDA margin contracted slightly to 18.62% from 19.86% YoY
• Bonus issue announced: 2-for-1, with September 16 set as the record date
• Stock performance: Up 112 percent in six months, 96 percent YTD

The bonus issue and robust earnings triggered a sharp rally, pushing the stock to a new all-time high.

Oswal Pumps: Solid Growth Post IPO

Oswal Pumps posted a 34 percent YoY rise in net profit to ₹95 crore and a 37 percent jump in revenue to ₹514 crore for Q1 FY26. The company, which debuted on the NSE in June 2025, has gained 21 percent since listing.

Stock movement:

• Intraday high: ₹788
• Five-day gain: Over 5 percent
• One-month gain: Over 8 percent

The strong earnings and steady post-IPO performance have helped build investor confidence.

Crizac: Sequential Weakness Overshadows YoY Growth

Crizac reported a 10 percent YoY rise in net profit to ₹46 crore, but a sequential decline of over 8 percent from Q4 FY25. Revenue rose 30 percent YoY to ₹209 crore but fell 38 percent sequentially.

Stock reaction:

• Down nearly 3 percent to ₹314
• Listed in July 2025 at a 15 percent premium
• Gained 2.5 percent since debut

Despite annual growth, the sequential dip in earnings and revenue weighed on investor sentiment.

Conclusion

The Q1 results have triggered divergent stock reactions, with Godfrey Phillips leading the charge on strong fundamentals and shareholder rewards. Oswal Pumps continues to build post-IPO momentum, while Crizac faces scrutiny over quarterly performance volatility. As earnings season progresses, investors remain focused on consistency, growth visibility, and corporate actions.

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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported a strong start to FY26, posting a 21 percent year-on-year revenue growth to ₹9,126 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The performance was powered by exceptional growth in logistics and marine operations, signaling a shift in the company’s integrated transport strategy.

Financial Highlights

Metric	Q1 FY26	YoY Change
Revenue	₹9,126 crore	+21%
EBITDA	₹5,495 crore	+13%
Profit After Tax (PAT)	₹3,311 crore	+7%
Cargo Volume	121 MMT	+11%
Container Volume	+19% YoY	—

• Logistics revenue rose to ₹1,169 crore, marking a near doubling
• Marine revenue grew nearly threefold to ₹541 crore

Operational Milestones

• Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) commenced operations, expected to handle 3.2 million TEUs annually
• Dhamra Port added a new export berth and began work on two more, boosting overall capacity
• Vizhinjam Port achieved full utilization by its ninth month of operation
• Haifa Port in Israel reported 29 percent volume growth and record revenue since acquisition

Debt and Capital Management

• Raised ₹5,000 crore in 15-year non-convertible debentures from LIC, enhancing debt maturity profile
• Maintained a healthy net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.8x
• Total cash reserves stood at ₹16,921 crore
• S&P Global revised APSEZ’s outlook to ‘Positive’, reaffirming BBB- rating

Sustainability and Infrastructure

• Twelve ports earned Zero Waste to Landfill certification
• Introduced electric-powered mobile cranes to improve operational efficiency
• Constructed India’s first steel slag road within a port facility, pushing the envelope on green engineering

Strategic Outlook

CEO Ashwani Gupta stated that logistics and marine are reshaping the company’s future-ready port ecosystem. With continued investments in trucking, international freight, and marine assets, APSEZ aims to extend its port-to-customer value chain and achieve its FY26 guidance.

Conclusion

Adani Ports’ first-quarter performance reinforces its transformation into a comprehensive transport and logistics platform. As it expands capacity, strengthens sustainability, and builds international partnerships, APSEZ is emerging as a global leader in port-led infrastructure.

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Indian equity markets closed lower on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, as selling pressure weighed on most sectors, dragging benchmark indices into the red. The Sensex declined 308.47 points to settle at 80,710.25, while the Nifty fell 73.20 points to end at 24,649.55, snapping the previous session’s gains.

Despite the broader weakness, auto stocks outperformed, offering a silver lining in an otherwise subdued trading session.

Key Market Highlights

• Sensex: Closed down 308.47 pts (-0.38%)
• Nifty: Ended 73.20 pts lower (-0.30%)
• India VIX: Dropped 1.09% to 11.84, indicating reduced volatility
• Market Breadth: 1,708 stocks advanced, 2,184 declined, 143 remained unchanged

Sectoral Snapshot

Sector	Performance
Auto	+0.4%
Bank	-0.5%
IT	-0.5%
Oil & Gas	-1.16%
FMCG	-0.90%
Pharma	-1.08%
Realty	-0.87%
PSU Banks	-0.57%

Auto stocks stood out as the only major sector in the green, supported by strong earnings and demand outlook.

Top Gainers & Losers

Gainers:

• Titan Company: +2%
• Maruti Suzuki, SBI Life, Trent, IndusInd Bank: Posted modest gains

Losers:

• Infosys, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank: Led the decline on the Nifty

Stock-Specific Action

• Bosch: Hit a 52-week high after reporting a 140% jump in Q1 consolidated profit
• Godfrey Phillips India: Surged 10% on a 55% rise in Q1 profit
• Triveni Turbine: Dropped 8% on weak earnings
• Paytm: Fell 2% after a block deal involving 1.86 crore shares
• IndusInd Bank: Rose after RBI approved Rajiv Anand as new CEO

Over 120 stocks touched 52-week highs, including TVS Motor, JK Cement, Fortis Healthcare, and Aditya Birla Capital.

Global & Political Overhang

Market sentiment was dampened by renewed geopolitical concerns. A warning from U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential hike in tariffs on Indian exports—citing continued Russian oil imports—added uncertainty. Analysts caution that any escalation could impact India’s GDP growth and corporate earnings outlook.

Technical View

The Nifty remained below its 50-day EMA, indicating a short-term bearish bias. Analysts expect the index to trade within the 24,400–24,850 range, with a breakout needed to determine the next directional move.

Final Thoughts

While the broader market faced pressure, the resilience in auto stocks and select midcaps suggests that investors are still finding pockets of opportunity. However, caution is warranted amid global trade tensions and upcoming domestic policy decisions, including the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting.

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